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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.28, 839.50 and 346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.28, 839.50 and 346.36 is: 478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.28 : 839.50 = 346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.28/839.50 = 346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.28x = 839.50 × 346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.28x = 290,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,769.22/608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.02

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